Welcome to the small town of Rock Canyon, Idaho. This is a place where everyone knows everyone, rumors fly, and gossip runs amuck.

Meet Valerie Willis. She's one of the immoral daughters of a reputable lawyer and politician, at least that's what they say about her behind her back. She wasn't always considered iniquitous, all that took was a high-profile, messy divorce from a political prospect.

Now let me introduce Justin Silverton. He's a good ole boy, recently returned from his enlistment in the Marines to come home and help with his father's failing ranch.

Val and Justin couldn't come from more different backgrounds; her from wealth and privilege and him a back breaking laborer of the working class. These two weren't total strangers. One night during her teen years, Val snuck out of the house for a little fun. It was then that she met the incredibly handsome Marine that was home on leave for a little R&R. They shared a sweet night together, and upon Justin dropping her off at home, her world changed completely. Her father caught sight of Justin leaving and became enraged. Their fathers were sworn enemies, as you will learn the reason later in the book. The mayor packed Val up and shipped her off to an all girls' school the next morning. Justin returned to active duty, neither to hear from one another again.

Flash forward to the present. Val is reaching for a bottle of wine in which to drown her sorrows. Her little fun sized self can't quite reach the top shelf, and Justin saunters over to help her out. That little spark between them is still there, but there's a reason that her only companion for the last two years has been her dog. She doesn't need anymore scandals being spread about her. Her reputation's bad enough as it is, without fanning the flame. No matter how attracted she is to Justin, he is completely off limits.

Val is content to remain a hermit, but her meddling family has other plans for her. Her controlling father blackmails her into attending a match making retreat. While she would prefer to remain single forever, her father has a suitor that he wants her to connect with to bolster his own political career. It just so happens that Justin has won a trip to the same retreat. He didn't plan on attending, but when he learns Val will be there, he can't refuse. He has set his mind to winning her heart, and this is his big opportunity. This won't be an easy feat, as trouble abounds at the retreat.

BAD GIRLS DON'T MARRY MARINES is filled with action and angst. I love the character growth in Val. She's never been meek, but she grows as a person and learns not to let others control her. I love how honorable and determined Justin is. He sees what he wants and fights for it, no matter the obstacles in his path. I have immensely enjoyed the two previous books in the series as well. Each one has kept me up into the wee hours of the morning, and I can't wait to read more. The loss of sleep is totally worth it. Make sure you set aside some time when you start BAD GIRLS DON'T MARRY MARINES because you won't want to put it down.